Gibby Haynes: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Gibby Haynes

Gibby Haynes is a rock and pop performer best known as the frontman of Butthole Surfers, the San Antonio group he co-founded in the early 1980s with guitarist Paul Leary. The band’s long-running core with drummer King Coffey, alongside key collaborators like Teresa Nervosa and bassist Jeff Pinkus, shaped an abrasive, collage-like approach to American rock. In New York City, Haynes brings that legacy to Union Pool for an August residency opening night. His performances favor provocation and tonal whiplash over polish.